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Wednesday Deadline Looms For Direct Deposit Of IRS Stimulus Checks

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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) says it’s making progress distributing stimulus checks, and there’s still time for recipients to get their checks direct deposited. We are working hard to continue delivering these payments to Americans who need them,” said IRS Commissioner Chuck Rettig in a statement.

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IRS $1,200 Stimulus: Why Your Check Is Not In The Mail

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If your $1,200 federal COVID-19 stimulus payment has been deposited into your bank account by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), consider yourself one of the lucky ones. An IRS spokesman told PYMNTS that only about 80 million payouts – about half of the expected total – had been issued as of last Friday (April 17).

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IRS Sends Refund Interest Checks To 13.9 Million Taxpayers

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Department of the Treasury and the IRS are planning to send out interest payments totaling $18 on average to 13.9 In any such incident, where the date is postponed from its usual April 15 deadline, the IRS is required to pay interest. million Americans who filed their tax returns in the last few months, according to a press release.

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IRS Launches Consumer Portal For Getting Stimulus Checks

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A new IRS portal for coronavirus relief payments has been launched in conjunction with the U.S. citizens and resident aliens who are not claimed as dependents and had gross income below $12,200 ($24,400 for married couples) in 2019, according to the IRS site. Treasury to assist people who don’t typically file taxes. .

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IRS Has Rocky Start With Stimulus Funds As Money Misrouted

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From error messages on the Get My Payment tool to misrouted funds and checks sent to dead people, the IRS is having a tough time getting coronavirus stimulus money into the hands of those who need it most. . The IRS can’t seem to figure out how to send money to the same account they took it out of,” one user tweeted. “I

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IRS Updates Web Tool For Easier Stimulus Checks

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Those who had trouble utilizing the IRS’ “Get My Payment” web tool to access their personal stimulus funds may now find it easier to use after updates were made, per reports. According to the IRS, the updates will make it easier for individuals to add direct deposit information and check the status of their funds.

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Next Round Of $1,200 IRS Stimulus Checks To Go Out Soon

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In addition, tax filers who have recently provided bank information to the IRS will get the payments. The IRS’ Taxpayer Advocate Service offers information on the overall program. Americans can use the IRS Get My Payment tool to enter their direct deposit information and track their payments.

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